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An audio attack from the Silver and Black! Lifelong Raiders fanatics RJ Clifford and Juan Soto take you on a vocal journey through everything Raiders like you were right there in the Black Hole. Passion, context, interviews and analysis you won’t get anywhere else. You’ve tried the rest, now try the best Raiders podcast on God’s green earth. Become a better Raiders fan and happier human by joining The Autumn Windbags!
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Easy Work: Dan Orlovsky is So Easy to Dunk On
Easy Work: Dan Orlovsky is So Easy to Dunk On, Ep.352 | LIVE Dan Orlovsky says Fernando Mendoza isn’t QB1… but the argument doesn’t hold up. We break down the FULL Mendoza vs Ty Simpson debate — including production, play style, and what actually translates to the NFL. Plus: Why Orlovsky’s argument falls apart Mendoza’s REAL strengths and weaknesses What NFL teams (like the Raiders) should actually value Draft positioning and landing spot impact Is Mendoza being underrated… or is this legit concern? #Raiders #NFLDraft #FernandoMendoza #NFL
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
How the Ravens Told on Themselves in the Maxx Crosby Trade + Spencer Burford Signing
Maxx Crosby just told the FULL story of the Ravens trade… and it’s way bigger than anyone thought. From being told “you’re a Baltimore Raven”… to flying out… to the deal collapsing over medical concerns — this wasn’t a rumor. It was REAL. We break down: What Maxx ACTUALLY revealed about the Ravens situation The subtle shots he took at Baltimore’s organization Whether the medical concerns were legit… or an excuse What this means for the Raiders moving forward PLUS: The Raiders quietly add Spencer Burford — and this move tells you EVERYTHING about Klint Kubiak’s vision for this offense. Is this finally a real identity shift in Las Vegas?
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
EXPOSING the Raiders Maxx Crosby Trade Drama + Free Agency Pivot
The Las Vegas Raiders offseason just got wild. Reports about a potential Maxx Crosby trade to the Ravens have exploded across the NFL media landscape — but now Crosby’s agent has issued a statement and the situation may be changing fast. Who to blame? Did Baltimore misread the situation? And what does it mean for the Raiders’ free agency strategy and draft plans? Plus: • Raiders free agency signings • Why the Raiders suddenly loaded up on defense • The leadership value of Maxx Crosby • Raiders draft strategy with picks in nearly every round • Geno Smith traded to the Jets and what it means for the QB room • Why the Raiders MUST keep their stars for life We break it all down LIVE. Episode 350 of The Autumn Windbags.
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
"Who the Hell is In Charge Here?" | Maxx Crosby Trade Fiasco
0:00 Intro
1:34 Michael Silver Report Drops
2:51 Alex Guerrero Bombshell
5:45 Guerrero’s Past Controversies
10:20 Raiders Power Structure Concerns
19:31 Maxx Crosby Situation Explained
21:12 What a GOOD Organization Would Do
29:33 Media Rumors vs Real Information
31:56 Why Maxx Crosby Is Undervalued
40:48 Would a Trade Ever Make Sense?
42:53 Raiders Championship Timeline
48:40 Raiders Draft & Free Agency Strategy
1:11:09 Wrap Up
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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Raiders #1 Pick Changes EVERYTHING | Mendoza Era Begins + Maxx Crosby Trade Drama
0:00 Rory RETURNS to the Windbags
3:19 Mendoza: Start Immediately or Sit?
7:50 Why the Rookie QB Contract Is GOLD
10:32 The Ferrari Investment Analogy
14:12 Brock Bowers + Ashton Jeanty Fit in Kubiak’s Offense
26:34 QB2 Debate: Geno Smith, AOC or Someone Else?
33:43 The Derek Carr Possibility 👀
41:23 Is Maxx Crosby Really On the Move?
48:54 What Is Maxx Actually Worth?
56:05 Build Around Maxx or Mendoza First?
1:10:03 Mendoza Comps Are Driving Us Crazy
1:15:20 The Leadership Trait That Sold Tom Brady
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
New Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak’s Obvious First Moves, Ep.347
0:00 – Super Bowl Reaction + Raiders Energy
1:01 – Klint Kubiak Press Conference Breakdown
5:12 – Coaching Staff & Philosophy Shift
8:38 – Earn It Every Week Mentality
16:59 – Mendoza & QB Development Timeline
22:57 – Brady’s Role Explained
28:43 – Fixing the Offensive Line
34:55 – The Rookie QB Contract Window
46:49 – How Much Credit Does Brady Get?
58:44 – Should Geno Stay?
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Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
The Maxx Crosby Trade BOMBSHELL Jay Glazer Did NOT Mention
0:00 SoCal heat + opening banter
1:15 Jay Glazer drops the Maxx Crosby bomb
2:39 “Not going through another rebuild” — the real reason
3:12 Rewinding the timeline: sit-out convo + storm-out scene
5:03 Why Glazer is the players guy (and why that matters)
6:02 “I’ve made peace if we have to do it” — Raider fan reality
6:46 Why players rarely flourish in Vegas
7:46 The “immune to Raiders chaos” core: Maxx, Brock Bowers, AJ Cole, Ashton Jeanty
8:28 Trade haul vs heartbreak: the Crosby dilemma
9:43 The Micah Parsons comp: what Maxx should fetch
11:07 Injuries + surgeries: the drop-off cliff fear
12:06 Rams as the rumored landing spot (fit + picks)
13:29 “F*** them picks” — why the Rams could actually do it
15:45 The leaks game: who benefits from this getting out now?
20:40 Most trade requests don’t happen — Raiders still have leverage
22:11 Kubiak’s first job: sit down with Maxx and be real
26:59 Maxx’s “bat phone” to Mark Davis — power dynamics
31:42 Smoke vs fire: why this is still wait-and-see
36:56 Pivot: Raiders hire Clint Kubiak — optimism returns
53:37 Fernando Mendoza: back-shoulder timing + why it translates
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Raiders Next Head Coach: Brady’s Moment, Two-Horse Race & Why This Hire Matters
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
The Raiders Don’t Need Flash — They Need Fernando Mendoza
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Raiders at No. 1: Draft Fernando Mendoza or Cash In the King’s Ransom?
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